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Re: Basic Public key algorithms.
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On Sat, 2 Sep 1995, Perry E. Metzger wrote:
>
> Daniel R. Oelke writes:
> > I could use RSA (which is well described in many sources, and has
> > RSAREF out there), but I want to avoid the patent issue if possible.
> > The sci.crypt FAQ mentions that there are other methods but that
> > is about all it says. Are there any that are not patented?
>
> No, because one patent covers public key cryptography itself, and not
> a particular method.
Point of information--I'm not flaming you Perry, but Public Key Partners
claims that their patent covers all forms of Public Key Crypto.
Phoeeey.
Ben.
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